Join this conservation internship based in the heart of the Tortuguero National park, home to endangered sea turtles; jaguars and a plethora of fauna and flora.
This internship includes three online courses which must be completed in order to obtain a certificate offered in partnership with the University of Richmond in the United States:
After successful completion of this internship, you will be offered two career coaching sessions as well as gain access to a job portal.
Are you looking to pursue a career in conservation? Why not upgrade to a career internship.
Do you have an independent research topic to complete? Why not upgrade to an academic internship.
JOB GUARANTEE: for both the Career & Academic internship, we offer a job guarantee for those who join for a minimum of 6 months with a 50% cash back guarantee (terms and conditions apply).
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As an intern you will be given the opportunity to work alongside highly esteemed conservation organisations such as Costa Rican Ministry of Environment, Panthera, Coastal Jaguar Conservation and the Sea Turtle Conservancy. You will be working on a diverse range of projects dependent on season, you could be working on biodiversity surveys; tracking and camera trapping of Jaguars and beach walks to record data on nesting turtles.
A large part of the research conducted is focused on the behaviour of the Jaguars as they prey on the Sea Turtles within the National Park, one of the only places in the world where you can study this phenomenon.
Interns will also be responsible for data input, you will be motivated to generate new solutions and propose new elements to improve contribution to conservation in Costa Rica.
Interns are required to complete weekly assignments and host leadership days. While on program, interns are supported by a dedicated mentor.
By participating in this program, you are not only offered an opportunity to work toward conserving ecosystems but also the opportunity to see local sites! Our dedicated field staff are the best resource when researching local trips, they have compiled this list of activities.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Airport pick ups are provided at Juan Santamaria International Airport, these are within a specified time period.
Our program is based in the center of the Tortugeuro National Park which is a key conservation area for endangered sea turtles. The national park is also home to jaguars and is the only place where they are found to prey on turtles, we have the privilage of studying this phenomenon.
Accomodation facilities are shared dormitories and can be considered basic.
Jaguar & Sea Turtle Conservation Internship
Travel to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica and join a team of international interns to work on critical conservation initiatives within the Tortuguero National Park.
$616/week
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